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March 2016

March 08, 2016

The Story of the Prodigal Transgender Daughter

Let me give a new twist to an old story. Mitchell had fought back the...

February 2016

February 08, 2016

A Dad, His Son, Nail Polish & Neighbors: A Lesson in Coexistence

One of the moms in our Facebook support group posted this interaction with her neighbors....

November 2015

November 22, 2015

Transgender Murder, Suicide – “We Are in a State of Emergency.”

Yesterday was Transgender Day of Remembrance. Rob and I spent the evening with some 200...

November 21, 2015

A Journey of Transparent Truth

Autymn was just transitioning from male to female when we met her. Rob and I...

November 20, 2015

Houston, You Have a Problem… Lies, Power & Transgender Hate

I am still just sick about the new lows those Houston anti-gay, unChristlike pastors stooped...

June 2015

June 08, 2015

Which is Harder… to Love or to Hate?

"I heard her say to my daughter, “Remember, honey, transgender is beautiful.”" How hard is...

June 04, 2015

Man Learns Amazing Lesson in Irony After Mocking Caitlyn Jenner’s Bravery

An Oregon man got an unexpected lesson in irony after posting a viral photo on...

April 2015

April 27, 2015

My Son Becomes My Daughter – A Journey of Love

Mitchell had fought back the growing awareness that deep down, despite all outward appearances, he was...

April 25, 2015

Bruce Jenner: Once a Champion, Always a Champion

"Today, millions of people learned that someone they know is transgender." Bruce Jenner has come...

December 2014

December 31, 2014

7 Deadly Sins Parents Commit Against Transgender Kids – In Memory of Leelah Alcorn

Leelah’s story is one you have probably heard.  The transgender girl who committed suicide by...

November 2014

November 18, 2014

Biblical Values Christian Colleges & the Church Often Forget

Title IX protection of transgender students on college campuses is clashing with Christian colleges' claimed...

October 2014

October 17, 2014

Dear Susan: I Was Born Female, But Know I Am Male. Can God Approve Of Me?

Trapped in the "wrong" body? Forced to live in a way that contradicts the gender...

August 2014

August 04, 2014

Respect — It’s Not That Hard

"You have no idea how important you are to me. I will try and put...

October 2013

October 22, 2013

A Trans Made Me Blush

This is Rob Cottrell. I have experienced a lot in life. I didn't think something...

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